i was in the state of mind to stay (2025)

Words by lydia luke

as commissioned by the City of Birmingham Orchestra for “Bringing the Light”, premiere December 2025

INSTRUMENTATION Strings 14.12.1 0.8.6 | upper voices choir (SSAA)

the colour of all things constant (2024)

Words by Belinda Zhawi (MA.MOYO)

as commissioned by the BBC Ten Pieces (BBC Philharmonic), ABRSM & Music For Youth, premiere October 2024

INSTRUMENTATION | SATB Choir | Strings 14.12.10.8.6 | 2 Flutes (2nd dbl. Piccolo) | 2 Oboes | 2 Clarinets in Bb | 2 Bassoons (2nd dbl. Contrabassoon) | 4 Horns in F | 3 Trumpets in Bb | 3 Trombones | 1 Tuba | Timpani | Percussion (2-3) | Harp

blue skies, bluer seas (2023)

as commissioned by Julia Bullock (History’s Persistent Voice) and Philharmonia Orchestra

INSTRUMENTATION | soprano voice | Strings 8.8.6.5.3 | Percussion (2)